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Written for narrator and band, this delightful work musically portrays four tales attributed to the ancient moralist. The four movements are based on The Hare and the Tortoise; The Boy Who Cried Wolf; The Dog...view details

Ask NotAsk Not (A Musical Tribute to the Life of JFK)James Swearingen - C L Barnhouse Company

A glimpse of American history is unveiled with this stunning work that musically reflects the life and times of our 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Through the use of a narrator, a wealth of...view details

Imagine an eight-minute concert for your beginner players, complete with narration and props, that lets your band tell a story through the music they've learned in their lessons. Classic tunes, such as Go...view details

It's the final inning of the ballgame, the hometown team is behind -- and with each batter the excitement rises! Combined with the clever narration, you capture the excitement of the great American pastime....view details

Based on the well-known poem of the same title, here is a wonderful musical adaptation that will delight and entertain. This narration with band accompaniment pays tribute to our national pastime and will be...view details

Twas the week before Christmas and Leon, a disgruntled elf who has just started working in Santa's workshop, is writing journal entries about each difficult day. The band replies with a humorously arranged...view details

"No soldiers choose to die. It's what they risk being who and where they are. It's what they dare while saving someone else whose life means suddenly as much to them as theirs. Or more. To honor them, why...view details

This work recognizes one of the great moments in American history. Using musical fragments from three Civil War songs: The Battle Cry of Freedom,Dixie, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, it...view details

Your young players will love this clever arrangement which explores the musical sounds of Germany, Russia, Mexico and the United States. An optional narrator part is included providing the perfect opportunity...view details

This work honors one of our nation's greatest presidents and his most famous speech. The words of the Gettysburg Address, echoing through history, are presented here using melodies of that era. A fitting...view details

The inspiration for this piece came from the scenes and speeches on a rock emblazoned with battle scenes from our nation's history. The opening is a military-sounding march that leads to a solemn section over...view details

A New Birth of FreedomA New Birth of Freedom (A Narrative Setting of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address)Randol Alan Bass - Alfred Music Publishing

As beautiful and powerful as the Gettysburg Address is on paper, a true appreciation of the timbre, phrasing and rhythmic patterns is only apparent through recitation. Supporting these powerful words is a...view details

This beloved Christmas poem is given the ultimate treatment with the addition of this remarkable orchestration. The original score for concert band includes numerous solos and masterful scoring to provide a...view details

The Terezin Concentration Camp was the home for over 150,000 Jews during the Holocaust. The poetry created by the children living there inspired Jack Stamp to compose Scenes from Terezin. The four...view details

A great idea for concerts! Here's a musical tribute with optional narration that tells the story of this famous composer who's so important to the band world. Includes themes from Washington Post March; El...view details

This amazing piece of music has the power to reach the heart of anyone who hears it! Written in the style of a gentle Irish ballad, Samuel Hazo has crafted a truly stunning work. Lush harmonies, lower voices...view details

The creative premise of this entertaining selection leads to a spooky-cool treatment of the Christmas favorite, Up on the Housetop. Included in the "bag of tricks" is an optional narrator part (which...view details

This can well be the showstopper for your holiday concert! Imagine having a popular teacher, administrator or local celebrity read the text to 'Twas the Night Before Christmas as your band delivers just the...view details

With Malice Toward NoneWith Malice Toward None (A Musical Tribute to the Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln)James Swearingen - C L Barnhouse Company

This powerful arrangement for concert band with optional narrator is a musical tribute to the 16th President of the United States. Highly informative, the music traces the life and times of this great man...view details

This stirring arrangement of beloved hymns, set for concert band, can be enhanced with optional choir, strings, narrator and audience singalong. That's just about as flexible as you can get! This glorious...view details

In 1897 a young girl, questioning the existence of Santa Claus, wrote to the editor of the New York Sun. The classic editorial response, "Yes, Virginia," has charmed generations during the yuletide season....view details

Here's an easy-to-assemble work that will be a wonderful addition to every holiday program. A narrator reads the traditional poem while musical vignettes that "answer" each are played. Ranging from comical...view details